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Getting off to a Strong Start with Couples
with Karen Murphy
Recorded
2 CPD Hours
€25
Mastering the First Session in Couples Therapy
Starting with a new couple can be one of the most delicate and important parts of the therapeutic journey. This training is designed to support therapists in navigating the first session in couples therapy — from that first point of contact through to the end of the initial session.
If you’ve ever wondered what should happen before the couple even walks through the door, or how to structure that first hour so it sets the right tone, this webinar is for you.
Led by Karen Murphy, founder of the Institute of Couples Therapy, this session offers grounded, real-world guidance for therapists at all stages of practice.
What You’ll Learn
This 2-hour CPD webinar covers:
- How to prepare for your first session in couples therapy
- What to include in your intake questionnaire — and why it matters
- Steps to take before you meet the couple to set up for success
- What questions to ask early on (and what to listen for)
- Ways to begin the session with confidence and clarity
- How to end the first session in a way that builds safety and direction
- The importance of leadership, tone-setting, and pacing from the start
Whether you’re brand new to couples work or refining your approach, you’ll come away with strategies you can implement straight away.
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2 hours IACP Approved CPD
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”Couples therapy starts with tone. If the tone feels safe and grounded, the work has room to breathe.
Karen Murphy
About The Speaker - Karen Murphy
Karen Murphy is the founder of the Institute of Couples Therapy and an accredited psychotherapist and supervisor. With over a decade of clinical experience, she is known for her warm, honest, and highly practical teaching style. She dedicates herself to finding the most effective and relational ways to help couples find routes out of their difficulties.
Karen is passionate about helping therapists feel more equipped and confident — especially in those early, formative sessions that shape the work to come.
CPD Accreditation
This webinar qualifies for 2 CPD hours and is fully approved by the
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).
Want to Explore More?
Check out our Couples Therapy CPD Hub for more live and recorded training options.
Ready to Strengthen Your Start?
The first session in couples therapy is more than a formality — it’s your chance to set the tone, earn trust, and create a clear path forward.
This webinar helps you enter that space with more confidence, structure, and skill.
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